Routes to Teaching in Davis

ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY LICENSURE PROGRAM

This is the traditional pathway for many teachers. The focus is on content knowledge as well as pedagogical theory, instructional practices, and classroom management.

A Utah teaching license can be acquired through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor's

• Master's degree

• Post-bachelor Graduate Certificate program

Associate Educator License

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• USBE background and fingerprint check
• Content knowledge assessment or degree major
• Associate Educator License Modules
  • Basic Special Education Law and Instruction
  • Educator Ethics
  • Classroom Management and Instruction
  • Utah Effective Teaching Standards (UET)

Information: 

• To learn more about teaching in Davis, contact:

  • Jenette Jenkins, Secondary Mentor Supervisor: jejenkins@dsdmail.net

  • Allison Riddle, Elementary Mentor Supervisor: ariddle@dsdmail.net

APPEL: Alternative Pathways to Professional Educator License

APPEL is the new alternative licensing process, and has replaced the former ARL and APT programs. Unlicensed teachers hired in Davis School District are eligible to earn their Professional Educator License through our district's APPEL program. All of our APPEL Teachers can expect a robust mentoring experience, exciting fieldwork opportunities, and professional development in the areas of classroom management, literacy, diversity, and special education.

Interested in learning more? Contact Amy Larsen, the Alternative Licensing Coordinator, for Davis School District.